Don Frye and Gary Goodridge at UFC 8, "David vs. Goliath" where he made his debut in a tournament. Frye's first fight was against "Goliath" 410 lb. local favorite, Thomas Ramirez. Frye won with an 8 second knock out (one of the fastest in MMA history). Frye fought three Goliaths that night, Ramirez, Sam Adkins, and Gary Goodridge, overcoming all his opponents in just over three minutes total, becoming the tournament champion.